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Investigation underway in Gladbeck, Bochum, and Duisburg, Germany: Lost 11-year-old, authorities release identifying image for public assistance in the search

11-Year-Old Child Goes Missing from Recklinghausen, Police Searching Since July 25, 2025. ... Continue Reading for Details

Missing 11-year-old in Gladbeck, Bochum, and Duisburg: Police release photograph for identification...
Missing 11-year-old in Gladbeck, Bochum, and Duisburg: Police release photograph for identification purposes in search efforts

In a concerning development, an 11-year-old boy has been missing since July 25, 2025. The young boy left a youth facility in Gladbeck and has not been found since.

The authorities are urgently seeking information about the missing boy's whereabouts. Search efforts have been unsuccessful so far, but there have been telephone contacts suggesting he might be staying with relatives or acquaintances in Gladbeck, Bochum, or Duisburg.

The Police Headquarters Recklinghausen is leading the investigation and is the contact point for media inquiries. Andreas Lesch, the designated press contact, can be reached at 02361 55 1031 or via email at [email protected].

A photo of the missing boy is available on the Police Headquarters Recklinghausen's website at this link: Missing Boy's Photo.

The public is asked to share this information widely and to contact the police at 0800 2361 111 if they have any information about the missing boy's whereabouts.

The police have set up channels on various social media platforms to provide updates on the case. You can follow them on Facebook at Police NRW, Instagram at Police NRW Re, WhatsApp at Police NRW Re, and X.com at Police NRW Re.

The police headquarters in Recklinghausen can also be reached directly at their website.

Let's work together to ensure the safe return of this missing child. Your help is crucial in this matter.

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